What about those men in our forces who were killed brutally, or the citizen who were shot or burnt alive by the terrorists in the North East? If military is withdrawn, military movements are restricted, they would enjoy a free run. Can anyone guarantee the terrorists will also start nonviolent movement and give up their weapons? At the same time Govt of India should ensure the safety and security of general peace loving manipuri people effectively.

A nation is a family. If any child has a problem, the parents are meant to be responsible. And should definitely try to find out a solution, but surely, if not immediate. But how long have we to wait for?

Irom Sharmila"s name will be remembered as the Iron lady of manipur. For 12 long years she has refused to take food and the government has been force feeding her, she has also been charged with attempt to commit sucide and in this condition she has been dragged to court. What she is fighting for si the abolition of an inhuman and draconian act the AFSA, which has been in force since the british days to subjugate, kill and maim people who raise their voices against the unjust social order....

Irom Sharmila"s name will be remembered as the Iron lady of manipur. For 12 long years she has refused to take food and the government has been force feeding her, she has also been charged with attempt to commit sucide and in this condition she has been dragged to court. What she is fighting for si the abolition of an inhuman and draconian act the AFSA, which has been in force since the british days to subjugate, kill and maim people who raise their voices against the unjust social order. It is such selfless people's sacrifices that make a civilized social order possiblein the long run. We as a nation to evolve into a modern state with a people centric police and armed forces will take time, and sacrifices by many more super humans like Irom. a NOBEL PEACE PRIZE for her will help in wakening many of our rulers to awaken from their power intoxicated slumber...